This bill proposes a new rebate system for solid waste management in Minnesota, specifically targeting materials that are removed from the waste stream for recycling, composting, or reuse. It introduces a new section, [297H.075] REBATE FOR RECYCLED AND REUSED MATERIALS, which outlines definitions for terms such as "compostable materials," "recyclable materials," and "resource recovery facility." The bill mandates that operators of resource recovery and waste-to-energy facilities report annually on the quantities of materials recycled, reused, or composted, as well as those recovered from combustor ash. Based on these reports, the commissioner of revenue will calculate and distribute rebates to these operators, with specific rates established for different types of materials. Additionally, the bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 297H.13, subdivision 2, to allocate funds for these rebates. It specifies that the necessary amount for rebates will be appropriated to the commissioner from the revenues collected under the solid waste management tax. The bill also stipulates that starting in fiscal year 2024, a portion of the remitted amounts will be deposited into the resource management account in the environmental fund, with the remainder going to the general fund. The effective date for these provisions is set for July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 297H.13